GOP leaders pile on sweeteners to sell Obamacare repeal - Revisions are part of a last-ditch effort [View all]

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Source: politico.com

By JENNIFER HABERKORN, RACHAEL BADE and JOSH DAWSEY 03/20/17 06:36 PM EDT Updated 03/20/17 08:07 PM EDT

House Republican leaders are poised to release Monday evening an expansive series of changes to their Obamacare repeal bill in a last-ditch attempt to win enough support to get the bill passed.

Requested by President Donald Trump, the amendment includes perks for restive conservatives who wanted optional work requirements and block granting in Medicaid, as well as a potential olive branch to wary centrists who demanded more help for older Americans to buy insurance, POLITICO has learned.

The amendment would establish a reserve fund of at least $75 billion for tax credits to help the core constituency that propelled Trump to the White House: Americans between 50 and 64, who would see their premiums skyrocket under the current repeal plan. But the amendment would not set up the tax credits – it would instruct the Senate to do so, forcing House Republicans to take a vote on something the upper chamber would do later.

The amendment is also expected to repeal Obamacare's taxes a year earlier than originally planned, a win for conservatives who want to eliminate the Affordable Care Act as quickly a possible. more...

Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/obamacare-repeal-bill-changes-236278

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I am burning mad! This is Trumpcare based on his base, not for the whole nation. I'm angry and the repugnants are gonna keep hearing from me about the orange fake president.